Methods and compositions for enhancing plant growth
OwnerArthur M. Nonomura, Andrew A. Bensoninventors
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods for treating plants, and for enhancing the growth of plants. The methods include applying an alkyl glucoside compound to the plant. The present invention also includes compositions useful in these methods.
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A method for regulating the growth of a plant, said method comprising applying to said plant a growth-regulating effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl glucosides, ether derivatives of C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl glucosides, and combinations thereof.
A method for treating fruit, said method comprising applying directly to said fruit, a growth regulating effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl glucosides, ether derivatives of C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl glucosides, and combinations thereof .
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